November 21, 2024

March 2020

FERC Denies AMP Request for OASIS Waiver
FERC rejected AMP Transmission’s request for a waiver of the commission’s Standards of Conduct and requirements to maintain an Open Access Same-Time Information System.
Revised Fuel-cost Policy Approved by PJM MC
The Members Committee approved changes to PJM’s fuel-cost policy rules, but not before another round of animated debate over force majeure events.
Major MISO Tx Projects Face Various Hurdles
Two market efficiency projects approved by MISO face continued obstacles, while two others slated for inclusion in MTEP 19 must wait longer for approval.
Renewable Tax Credit Extensions Not in Stimulus Bill
The wind and solar industries were disappointed that Congress’ $2 trillion stimulus bill did not include extensions of production and investment tax credits.
FERC OKs Broader Market Protections for MISO
FERC approved MISO’s proposal to bar participants from its market when it identifies evidence of default, manipulation or unreasonable risk.
PJM MRC Moves Forward on Storage, Hybrids
PJM is moving forward in addressing storage-related issues regarding limited-duration, intermittent and hybrid resources.
Board OKs 11th MISO Sector, Orders Redesign
MISO’s Board of Directors cleared the Advisory Committee to create an 11th stakeholder sector while instructing the committee to overhaul its sector design.
FERC Conditionally OKs Purchase of EPE
FERC conditionally approved J.P. Morgan’s $4.3 billion purchase of El Paso Electric, directing the companies to file a mitigation plan.
PJM MRC/MC Briefs: March 26, 2020
PJM Board Chair Ake Almgren opened the MRC meeting by introducing a redesigned compliance hotline for personnel and stakeholders to report violations.
FERC Sets Hearing on FirstEnergy PPAs
FERC ordered a paper hearing to consider FirstEnergy Solutions’ bid to void power purchase agreements with wind generators as part of its bankruptcy.

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